If you've never had the chance to visit Kanto in two of the Pokémon franchise's classics, your Switch is now a great way to get started.
Explore the "beautiful windswept islands and a vast ocean" of the new region, where the Pokémon have "their own unique ecosystems."
Rotom, Tangrowth, and Greedent make their debut in a title that's all about working together alongside Pokémon and your fellow players.
Taking place in a brand new water-heavy region, the new games offer three new starter Pokémon - Browt, Pombon and Gecqua.
Nintendo will showcase about 80 minutes of hands-on gameplay for both titles before their launch next month on the Switch 2.
However, it currently has no plans to offer the original titles or any classic Pokémon games for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.
No details have been revealed about what kinds of games we will see at the showcase, but Pokémon Pokopia is a strong contender.
Retailing for $19.99 each, the releases will feature language-specific versions and no options to change them, just like the originals.
Current owners on Switch 1 can pay for the Upgrade Pack of the Switch 2 Edition, which is also getting a physical release on April 16th.
Naoki Hamaguchi said that storage space and transfer speed requirements prevented the game from getting ported to the Switch.
The report indicates that this would be a major disruption to Sony's carefully-curated plan to maintain user engagement between consoles.
While it ultimately depends on how players experience the title, Takuto Edagawa promises "more things to experience after the end roll."
There's already a lot to like in the Switch 2 exclusive, as the latest opening cinematic highlights one of the core new mechanics.
The confirmation comes shortly after discussions arose about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond missing from the million-sellers list.
The 30-minute showcase will provide updates on titles coming to Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 from the company's various "partners."
Analysts have noted that there is investor skepticism regarding the state of the gaming console market and Switch 2's sales momentum.
Meanwhile, Retro Studios' Metroid Prime 4: Beyond isn't mentioned, spurring fears of low sales after a long development cycle.
The Switch 2 sold 7.01 million units in the quarter ending December 31st, 2025, with software sales reaching 17.31 million.
While no details about this alleged Partner Showcase have been revealed, games like The Duskbloods or Overwatch 2 wouldn't be out of place.
For the first time in the series, players can customize the island with unique decorations and rearrange its very shape and size.
